MELLARIL-S vs PROCHLORPERAZINE EDISYLATE

Independent side-by-side comparison.

Rated against independent regulatory sources·Last updated August 22, 2026·How we rate

Possible drug interaction. MELLARIL-S and PROCHLORPERAZINE EDISYLATE are different prescription medicines. Combining or switching between them can cause interactions — talk to a pharmacist or prescriber before making changes. This page is not medical advice.

Attribute	MELLARIL-S	PROCHLORPERAZINE EDISYLATE
Rating	70/100	New
Pharmacy pays	~$22.23 /30	—
Type	RX	RX
Active ingredient	THIORIDAZINE	PROCHLORPERAZINE EDISYLATE
Manufacturer	Novartis	Caplin
Dosage forms	Suspension	Injectable
Drug class	Phenothiazine	Phenothiazine
Boxed warning	None	Boxed warning
Treats	Psychotic Disorders, Schizophrenia	Anxiety Disorders, Dementia, Nausea

mellaril-s prochlorperazine edisylate

Rating

70/100

New

Pharmacy pays

~$22.23 /30

—

Type

Active ingredient

THIORIDAZINE

PROCHLORPERAZINE EDISYLATE

Manufacturer

Novartis

Caplin

Dosage forms

Suspension

Injectable

Drug class

Phenothiazine

Boxed warning

None

Boxed warning

Treats

Psychotic Disorders, Schizophrenia

Anxiety Disorders, Dementia, Nausea

Frequently asked questions

What is the difference between Mellaril-S and Prochlorperazine Edisylate?

Mellaril-S contains Thioridazine, while Prochlorperazine Edisylate contains Prochlorperazine Edisylate — they have different active ingredients.

Ratings are based on FDA regulatory (recall-safety) data. This comparison is for general reference only — not medical advice. Always consult a licensed professional before choosing or switching a medication.